Juventus are plotting a major move to sign Bernardo Silva on a free transfer, with a substantial contract proposal ready to convince the Portuguese star to join Luciano Spalletti’s project from 2026. The Manchester City playmaker is expected to leave the Premier League champions at the end of his current deal, and the Bianconeri have identified him as a marquee signing to elevate the team’s technical level.
Free Transfer Opportunity
Bernardo Silva is under contract with Manchester City until 30 June 2026, after which he will be free to sign for any club without a transfer fee. Juventus have joined the group of teams keen to secure his services and are working on a strategy that can compete with financially stronger rivals by focusing on long-term planning rather than pure salary power.
Juve’s Contract Proposal
According to the reported outlines of Juventus’ plan, as per Gazzetta, the club have prepared a three-year contract for Bernardo Silva, running until June 2029. The deal would also include an option for a further season, potentially tying him to the club through the 2029/30 campaign. While exact figures remain uncertain at this stage, the feeling is that his net salary would be difficult to set below 7–8 million euros per season, a significant investment by the Bianconeri’s standards.
Strong Competition
Juventus are far from alone in the race. Bernardo Silva is drawing interest from several major clubs and attractive destinations. Barcelona are monitoring his situation, while a romantic return to Benfica remains a possibility. There are also proposals and enquiries from Galatasaray, clubs in Saudi Arabia and teams in Major League Soccer, all ready to test his ambitions and priorities at this stage of his career.
A Proven Champion
Bernardo Silva is set to leave Manchester City after nine seasons marked by outstanding consistency and silverware. Over his time at the Etihad, he has collected 18 trophies, including six Premier League titles and one Champions League, and has amassed 448 appearances, 76 goals and 77 assists. Those numbers confirm his status as an absolute top-level player, and his arrival would significantly raise the technical ceiling of Spalletti’s Juventus as they aim to return to the forefront in Serie A and in Europe from the 2026/27 season onwards.
